In the 18th century, the Swedish government made coffee and its paraphernalia (including cups and dishes) illegal for its supposed ties to rebellious sentiment.
PROSTOMIUM
Etymology
Noun
prostomium (plural prostomia)
(zoology) That portion of the head of an annelid situated in front of the mouth.
Source: Wiktionary
Pro*sto"mi*um, n.; pl. Prostomia. Etym: [NL., fr. Gr. (Zoöl.)
Definition: That portion of the head of an annelid situated in front of the mouth.
– Pro*sto"mi*al, a.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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